UPDATED 3:30 p.m. ET, July 6: Tony Parker has settled on his next destination. He's headed to Charlotte for two years.
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Longtime San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker is currently an unrestricted free agent. Parker, 36, earned $15.4 million last season, but he's due for a pay cut. Though Parker is no longer a dominant floor general, several teams are reportedly interested in acquiring the veteran.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Bobby Marks recently discussed Parker's options on The Woj Pod. It seems the three biggest contenders to land the French guard are San Antonio, Charlotte, and Denver.
Parker is probably overqualified for a backup point guard role, but it's tough to imagine him starting anywhere in the league. San Antonio is clearly grooming Dejounte Murray as its next floor general, so while the Spurs' fans would love to hold onto the six-time All-Star, his price tag will have to align with his valuation in R.C. Buford's eyes.
It's conceivable that Parker could sign for the mid-level exception with a team that's a contender, but it seems likelier that he'll accept more money and a leadership role on an up-and-coming young team—like Denver. Last season, parker played 19.5 minutes per game and averaged 7.7 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.7 rebounds per game. He shot only 27 percent from downtown.
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